Gabon proposes new legal framework for mutual health organizations to enhance social protection

This initiative seeks to regulate the creation, organization, and operation of these complementary social protection bodies across the country. The proposed law is designed to strengthen health coverage for the population, consolidate social cohesion, and better protect workers in the public, parapublic, private, and informal sectors against precariousness. The minister stated that the bill addresses a legal void and will complement existing social protection measures, particularly the coverage provided by the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund CNAMGS.

Mutuals, also known as complementary health insurance, are intended to cover the remaining health expenses not covered by CNAMGS, which typically handles 80% to 90% of insured health costs. The reform aims to structure the mutual sector and improve access to more comprehensive health coverage for the population.